Takeaways – A podcast about learning from the wisdom of others

***Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, including strangulation and survivor experiences. Listener discretion is advised. As the CEO of SafeNest, Nevada's largest nonprofit dedicated to ending domestic violence, Liz Ortenburger has transformed a struggling organization into a multifaceted force of hope and healing. What began as a $3.7 million nonprofit teetering on financial uncertainty has grown under her leadership into a robust, mission-driven enterprise — one that blends compassion with smart business acumen.

Breakfast Program May 22, 2025 Program Speakers Marc Badain, President, Athletics Todd Bishop, Vice President, CAA ICON Nick Tomasino, Chief Construction Officer, LVXP Moderator: Nate Jacobs, LEED AP BD+C, Vice President, McCarthy Companies, Inc. Sponsored by: Cox Business

From entrepreneurial success to transforming thousands of lives on the streets, Tiger Todd's journey is anything but ordinary. A self-taught philosopher, teacher, and social innovator, Tiger's life pivoted when he stepped into a Las Vegas park nearly 30 years ago—armed with curiosity, and compassion. What followed became a decades-long mission to unravel and reverse the root causes of American homelessness.

NAIOP April 2025 - Breakfast Program  The participants included: Guy Martin, President, Martin-Harris Construction Frank Marretti, Founder, G2 Capital Development John Restrepo, Principal, RCG Economics, LLC   Moderator: Steve Neiger, CCIM, Principal, CAST This program was sponsored by American Nevada Realty

Amalie Zinsser doesn't just build communities — she lives and breathes them. From pioneering coworking spaces across the Western U.S. to connecting the dots between culture, place, and purpose, Amalie has found her calling in helping people belong. On this episode of Takeaways, Amalie shares her unlikely journey from harvesting organs scene to spearheading Kiln's expansion in Las Vegas — and her powerful philosophy that business works best when people are happy.

March Breakfast Program: Fast Lane to the Future: Transportation, Infrastructure & Growth. Panelists included: Asha Jones, VP of Public Affairs, Brightline West David Swallow, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Regional Transportation of Southern Nevada (RTC) Tracy Larkin Thomason, P.E.,Director, Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Moderator: James Bristow, P.E., Managing Member, Midnight Sun Consulting This program was sponsored by Schnitzer Properties

February Breakfast Program, Strip Hospitality: What makes a winning hand? Tonia Chafetz, Vice President of Leasing and Retail Operations, Caesars Entertainment Alex Dixon, Chief Executive Officer, Resorts World Michael Hirschfeld, BLVD Project Leasing, Vice Chairman, JLL Moderator: Deana Marcello, Executive Vice President | Las Vegas, Colliers Sponsored By: City of North Las Vegas

Cassie and Adi Mor are the husband-and-wife duo behind The Mor Group, a full-service Real Estate brokerage that specializes in residential Property Management and Investments. In an industry known for tough negotiations and strict contracts, they've carved out a space where relationships come first and positive energy is non negotiable. Strap in for this episode. It's full of fun and candor!

Tom Thomas is the Managing Partner of Thomas & Mack Co., an investment and commercial real estate development company. In addition, he serves as an Area Seventy of the LDS Church where he oversees the resources of the Church in the greater Clark County area and into Arizona.

The participants included: Jeff LaPour, Principal, LaPour Jess Molasky, Chief Operating Officer, Ovation Development Stan Wasserkrug, Principal, InterCapital Asset Management Moderator: Megan McInerney, Associate Vice President | Las Vegas Office Division Colliers This program was sponsored by Martin Harris Construction

NAIOP January 2025 - Breakfast Program  The participants included: Jeff LaPour, Principal, LaPour Jess Molasky, Chief Operating Officer, Ovation Development Stan Wasserkrug, Principal, InterCapital Asset Management Moderator: Megan McInerney, Associate Vice President | Las Vegas Office Division Colliers This program was sponsored by Martin Harris Construction When you click to listen to the program, you're going to hear applause and then you will hear the full program. I hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “TAKEAWAYS” on iTunes, and make sure to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.

Victor Fuchs came to the United States from Ukraine by way of Italy, thanks to funds from the Jewish Federation. Today is the President of Helix Electric, the country's second-largest non-union electrical contractor. Escaping the anti-semitism of the post-WWII Soviet Union, he and his parents came to this country with next to nothing, a funny spelling last name, and the determination to have a better future.

In this episode of Takeaways, we're doing something a little different. This installment is a replay of the inaugural episode of Through The Door: An Insider's Perspective on Running a Business, hosted by Megan Comfort, Executive Vice President and Small Business Manager at Nevada State Bank. I had the honor of being Megan's very first guest, and together, we explored the lessons I've learned from the ground up — from starting cold as a rookie broker to leading MDL Group as CEO today.

Richard Camarota has been cooking nearly his whole life. In the post-COVID era, he's gone from the back of the kitchen to the front of the house, opening a line of high-end restaurants that's shaken up the Vegas scene. He's the Operations Director and Managing Partner for McClain Kamarota Hospitality, alongside James Beard and award-winning Chef Shawn McClain. Some of their restaurants include Bala inside The Sahara, Libertine Social inside the Mandalay Bay, Wineaux with Master Sommelier Nick Hetzel, and more.

What's New and Exciting in Southern Nevada Economic Development? Speakers included: Shani Coleman, Director of Economic Development, Clark County Jared Smith, Director of Economic Development and Tourism, City of Henderson Moderator:Cassie Catania-Hsu, NAIOP Southern Nevada President, Managing Director CBRE Sponsor Southern Nevada Water Authority.

Kevin Burke is the CEO of Burke Construction and a Partner at Matter Real Estate Group. He's a champion of higher education and a dedicated volunteer with decades of experience in leadership. Kevin was born in Kansas and graduated from Kansas State University with a mechanical engineering degree. From early hands-on experiences in nuclear power projects to working for Procter & Gamble, his career showcases a dynamic blend of engineering and leadership in high-stakes environments. Today, he navigates two high-profile companies while maintaining a strong sense of community, particularly through his extensive volunteer work.

The Vision of LANDing a deal in Las Vegas The participants included: K Roohani, Owner, Seven Valleys Realty & Construction Scott Bleazard, Land Acquisition, VP, KB Home – Las Vegas Chris Armstrong, Executive Vice President, Olympia Companies Moderator: Owen Sherwood, VP, Commercial Sales Manager Fidelity Title – National Commercial Services This program was sponsored by Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects

Guy Martin started his career in construction the summer he turned 13. Working with his dad, Frank Martin, he grew up watching him work hard and build things really well. He always knew that he wanted to run the company one day, and today, he is the President of Martin-Harris Construction. The 48-year-old company employs over 300 people in Nevada and builds everything except for single-family detached residential and on-strip hospitality. His Christian faith serves as the foundation not just for his life, but his corporate success. Kindness, gratitude, love and faith are the backbone of Guy's drive to build community, lead future generations, and do more with what he was given. With a forty-year career in general construction under his belt, Guy worked his way up through “every department but accounting.” Now that he runs the place, his business plan is simple: have fun, make money, and the order is important.

NAIOP August 2024 - Breakfast Program Commercial Real Estate and AI: Meeting the New Demands Missy Young, Senior Fellow and Former Chief Information Officer, Switch Q&A, Hayim Mizrachi, CCIM, CEO | Broker | Principal, MDL Group Sponsored By: American Nevada Company

Deryk Engelland hardly needs an introduction as one of the original Las Vegas Golden Knights Misfits, playing from 2017-2020. On the ice he is known for his tough fighting skills. Off the ice he is known as one of the nicest people you can meet. His current title is Special Assistant to the owner of the Golden Knights. His community work has his heart, and is the heart of our community.  In the wake of October 1, Deryk and wife Melissa created Engelland's Heroes, a foundation raising money for underserved communities and first responders across the Las Vegas Valley. Over time, his work has molded into the Vegas Golden Knights Alumni Foundation which is focused on supporting first responders, underserved youth and the undernourished.

NAIOP July 2024 - Breakfast Program The participants included: Stacy Watkins, President and CEO, Lexicon Bank Robert Ybarra, Executive Vice President, CBRE Capital Markets, Inc. Ivan Ferraz, Executive Director, Wells Fargo Bank, NA The program was moderated by Matt Hoyt, Vice President of Finance and Operations, LaPour This program was sponsored by Gatsky Commercial Real Estate

Brad Howard, a serial entrepreneur and online retail veteran, shares his journey of building and selling successful businesses. He discusses his experience with Amazon private label platforms and the challenges he faced with a patent lawsuit. Brad also talks about his current ventures, including a claw arcade business and his involvement in various organizations and philanthropic efforts.

Southern Nevada Elected Leaders: Building Partnerships with Commercial Real Estate. The panelists explored how each jurisdiction approaches commercial real estate development, offering an analysis of land availability, development processes, and construction regulations, while providing a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities and challenges in each jurisdiction. The panel included: Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown, City of North Las Vegas Chairman Tick Segerblom, Clark County Commission Councilman Dan Shaw, City of Henderson Moderator: Tim Castello, Castello Group Thank you to our sponsor Cox Business for their support.

Mark L. Fine is an active real estate developer and master planning developer in Las Vegas for 50 years. He played a central role in developing Green Valley, Las Vegas' first large-scale master planned community, Summerlin, Queensridge North and South. He was a Senior Advisor with Focus Properties, working with BLM on Mountains Edge, Inspirada, and more. He focuses on building with heart and creativity and has been integrally involved in building some of Las Vegas's most notable communities from the ground up.

A Broker's Spotlight on the Market" featuring the 2024 Spotlight Brokers of the Year Steve Neiger, CCIM Principal | Managing Director CAST Taber Thill, SIOR Executive Vice President Colliers Garret Toft, SIOR Vice Chairman CBRE Moderator: Reed Gottesman SVP, Regional Manager Schnitzer Properties Thank you to our meeting sponsor NV Energy for their support. Hope to see you soon.

Rob Moore is a fourth-generation Las Vegan and noted storyteller. He is currently involved in Acquisitions and Development for Crawford Group/Green Valley Grocery. He's owned and worked with companies including Realty Holdings Group, RL Moore and Associates, Cushman and Wakefield, and Sun Commercial. He is a Past President of IREM and the previous Board of Trustees for The Springs Preserve, just to name a few. He's now the third generation within the oldest Rotary Club and has been involved with the Boys and Girls Club since the 1980s.  Rob is a swimmer, avid golfer, prankster, storyteller, and genuine friend. He learned the science of selling by watching and learning from those who came before him. His early days as a Certified Property Manager helped him discover that being a broker was actually a better fit. His career interests were always in real estate, but his community and family roots run deep.

Last week, we hosted our April Breakfast Program: "How Pro Sports + Entertainment = A Bigger Economic Impact". The panelists shared insights on how world-class entertainment and the proliferation of professional sports in Southern Nevada has had a meaningful economic impact on the community. The panel included: Marc Badain President Oak View Group Las Vegas Betsy Fretwell Chief Operating Officer Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Lisa Motley Vice President Sports and Special Events Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Moderator: Brooke Malone Vice President, Investor Relations Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance Thank you to our meeting sponsor Southland Industries for their support.

Lisa Brady is a unicorn. With over 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate business, she has served in various roles from sales agent to operations, to leasing and even property management. She's worked with national and local corporations. She's dedicated herself to this industry and is currently serving on the Board of NAIOP Southern Nevada. Lisa is Vice President and Market Officer for Prologis, the largest industrial REIT on planet Earth. In every new room she enters, she always asks, “Do I add value?” In her off time, Lisa gives back to her community. She competitively dragon boat raced in the annual St. Rose Regatta Dragon boat race for ten years. She likes to spend time directly helping people and gives back in multiple ways. A self-professed rabid Golden Knights fan, Lisa is also big on cooking and baking, and an avid traveler. She is focused and caring, a mentor to many, and a great friend and through and through.

"Healthcare in Southern Nevada: What's Next?" March Breakfast Program. The medical office real estate asset class has been a darling in the investment community and that strength continues in the Southern Nevada medical office market. Panelists spoke about what medical office and hospital projects are in the pipeline in order to keep up with Southern Nevada's population growth. Plus, measures to improve healthcare throughout the valley. Matt Latuchie Vice President - Strategy & Planning HCA Healthcare Maureen Schafer President & CEO Nevada Health & Bioscience Asset Corporation (NHBC) Jeffery Talbot, PhD Vice President for Research Roseman University of Health Sciences Moderator: Dan Palmeri, SIOR Senior Vice President CBRE Thank you to our meeting sponsor R&O Construction for their support. Hope to see you soon.

Ofir Ventura is many things. A motivated entrepreneur, attorney, investor, inventor, philanthropist, mentor, and friend. He's a certified overachiever who graduated early at both UNLV and law school. Then dove headfirst into gaming, law, real estate, patents, crypto, and more. He's developed casino table games, NFT projects and competed in jiu-jitsu. But his proudest achievements are reflected in his generous spirit and philanthropic work.  Ofir is a family man, generous friend, and an angel investor who believes in helping other businesses and people succeed. In active pursuit of mastering cutting-edge trends and methods, his mindset is built on the phrase, “Just do it.” He's always learning, growing, doing, and pushing forward. This natural level of aspiration has led to both success and a lot of life lessons along the way.

NAIOP Southern Nevada Breakfast Program Thursday, February 8, 2024 What's Going On? An Industry Perspective! Kevin Burke Burke Construction Group, CEO Sebastian Torres Vice President CommCap Advisors Brenden Keating Co-Managing Director Boston Omaha Asset Management Chairman Logic Commercial Real Estate Moderator: Connie Brennan Publisher, CEO and Owner Nevada Business Magazine

Breakfast Program Thursday, January 18, 2024 Developers Roundtable A 2024 Kick Off Matthew Nelson, CCIM, CLS Vice President - Brokerage Services J. A. Kennedy Real Estate Company Mathias Hughes Vice President - Investment Officer Prologis Frank Stephan President - Nevada Region Howard Hughes Moderator: Sabrina Borghoff Vice President - Business Development Martin-Harris Construction The Orleans Hotel & Casino 4500 W Tropicana Road - 2nd Floor Convention Area French Quarter Ballroom Las Vegas, NV 89103 Sponsored By: Martin- Harris Construction

Carol Cline-Ong is a Henderson born cowgirl, turned corporate leader who defines work ethic and excellence. She's the Co-Founder of MDL Group, which started in 1989. Her contributions to the community and industry manifest in organizations like Spread the World NV, Boys Scouts of America Troop 256, Police Athletic League, Council for a Better Nevada, Opportunity Village, CASA Foundation, CREW, and much more. Carol has also achieved the pinnacle with a BOMA Lifetime Leadership Award in 2017. Carol is a tireless leader, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and Orange Theorist. She has fond memories of growing up on Lake Mead Avenue in Henderson, barrel-racing her horse as a cowgirl, attending Basic High School. Her journey to the top in her industry is a lesson in seizing opportunities and being willing to learn every step of the way.

Stefanie Tuzman is President and CEO of Jewish Nevada (AKA Jewish Federation) and oversees the JCC Jewish Community Center. With her BA in Organizational Communication from Western Michigan University and a few professional journeys along the way, she has dedicated her career to the Jewish nonprofit world. Words to describe Stefanie include passionate, self-aware, tenacious, anxious, social media influencer, connector, fundraiser, CEO, wife, and most of all, Mom. She would describe herself as just a girl, trying to do good in this world.

Michael Saltman is the Founder and President of the Vista Group, which develops and manages office, retail, and industrial projects in Nevada, California, Florida, Utah, and even an investment near his favorite golf course in St. Andrews, Scotland. From Michigan to London, Geneva, Greece, and Israel, he eventually landed in Las Vegas in 1975, ready to seize the sheer opportunity available — low hanging fruit. He's been involved in many organizations throughout Vegas, including the UNLV Foundation, Nevada School of Arts, Counsel for a Better Nevada, Springs Preserve, Planning the Las Vegas Technology Center with the City, Chairing the McCarran Airport Public Art Committee, and on of the founding members of the UMC Board of Governors among many others. He co-founded the Nevada Innovation Center and the UNLV Boyd School of Law Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution. Add car racer, runner, skier, tennis player (and now even ping pong), award-winning visionary, and philanthropist to the list, plus plying his trade as a lawyer in the UK and Switzerland, Michael is what's known as a mensch in the community.

TAKEAWAYS explores learning from the wisdom of others. We had another great live NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program in October. Keep reading for a summary and listen to the audio below. After a brief intro to the NAIOP program, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety. I hope you enjoy! NAIOP October 2023 The participants included: Steve Hill, Chief Executive Office/President, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Q&A Steve Neiger, CCIM, Colliers International This program was sponsored by Dermody Properties When you click to listen to the program you're going to hear applause and then you will hear the full program. I hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “TAKEAWAYS” on iTunes, and make sure to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.

From real estate and marketing to title rep and escrow, Jeff Fargo figured out how to sculpt his skills and point them straight at personal success. His career spans three decades, starting in the family business of residential rentals, to stepping out on his own as an agent with Coldwell Banker then shifting to marketing and media, until he found himself on the title side of real estate working as the Assistant Vice President of Sales and Digital Strategy with Fidelity National Title.   Jeff's eye for technology and spotting trends led him to differentiate his services by showing his clients how to apply social media and AI to get business.

TAKEAWAYS explores learning from the wisdom of others. We had another great live NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program in September. Keep reading for a summary and listen to the audio below. After a brief intro to the NAIOP program, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety. I hope you enjoy! NAIOP September 2023 - Nevada Commercial Real Estate and Economic Development The participants included: Governor Joe Lombardo Q&A Dan Tuntland, DJT Real Estate Co. This program was sponsored by Carpenter Sellers Del Gato Architects When you click to listen to the program you're going to hear applause and then you will hear the full program. I hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “TAKEAWAYS” on iTunes, and make sure to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.

Jim Stuart is a Partner at Matter Real Estate Group. He started as an entrepreneur in the early 90's and was mentored by an impressive roster of professional leaders throughout his many ventures. Jim has been involved in real estate brokerage, banking, experiential retail, internet start-ups, commercial development, and hospitality if you count the lemonade stand he operated as a kid. Jim is a 3x Ironman finisher (including the revered Ironman Kona course) and a global explorer, but he will quickly deflect any of these accolades, preferring to be labeled a reliable friend, a good husband and a present father. A self-proclaimed work-in-progress, Jim used to be focused on material pursuits but has evolved to a life focused on seeking meaningful work and making an impact. A self-proclaimed work-in-progress, Jim used to be focused on material pursuits but has evolved to focus on pursuing meaningful work and making an impact.

TAKEAWAYS explores learning from the wisdom of others. We had another great live NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program in August. Keep reading for a summary and listen to the audio below. After a brief intro to the NAIOP program, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety. I hope you enjoy! NAIOP August 2023 - The Experience – Retail Reinvented The participants included: Randy Aguilar, MBA, Director of Leasing Station Casinos Michael Casper, Vice President of Business Development AREA15 Frank Volk, Executive Vice President CBRE Moderator Areeba Moten, Senior Associate, Colliers International This program was sponsored by the Southern Nevada Water Authority When you click to listen to the program you're going to hear applause and then you will hear the full program. I hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “TAKEAWAYS” on iTunes, and make sure to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.

This is a story of a miracle in the midst of tragedy, a story that must be told and must be heard. Lucy Jacobs turns 95 years young this summer, but by the glory of God she is here to tell the story of what happened to her along with six million Jews in the concentration camps of Nazi Germany. The takeaway from this powerful episode is as simple as this: to hear her first-hand account and bear the truth. Born in Czechoslovakia in 1928. Lucy was one of seven children, and is the only one left. Her father was a veterinarian, a taxpayer, and helped whomever he could. Yet she,  her parents and siblings, along with millions of other Jews, were torn from their homes by radio announcement and moved to locked ghettos within their own city. Soon they were placed on a cattle train to Auschwitz. Betrayal, suffering, and survival Lucy describes her arrival at the concentration camp; what follows is an account of unfathomable darkness. At merely 14 years of age, she was torn from her mother who was sent to die in the gas chambers, and found herself alone, naked, bald, and barefooted. She was left freezing cold, and nearly died of hunger within the first five days. The betrayal came by way of politics, when Jewish citizens who had done nothing wrong were burned to ashes, without so much as a body left to bury. Lucy asks, “I don't know why they picked the Jews. What did we do?”  She suffered every day - either by hunger, disease, sorrow, or shock. But she describes herself as feisty, a hard worker, and raised with strong faith in God. She survived Auschwitz, the Auschwitz Death March, and came out alive from the Bergen-Belsen death camp. Lucy was clever, attesting her very survival to the will of God so that she could tell us her story.  Bergen-Belsen was liberated by the British in 1945, and Lucy carved a path toward a better life by way of extended family, children, and moving to America in 1950. Her story is captivating and a sobering reminder of how evil can flourish if we let it. Lucy speaks six languages from her time in the concentration camps talking with Hungarians, Polish, Czechs, and more. She still bears the number tattoo placed on her arm after six months at Auschwitz, a step which she interpreted to mean that they would not take her life. Other Key Takeaways in this episode include: - You do what you have to do in life, take it as it comes. - Everybody has a different story. - Life is not easy. As long as you are not in a concentration camp, you can live through it. - Age is just a number I urge you to hear Lucy's story in full, to help fulfill her purpose for survival.

NAIOP Takeaways 37 - July 2023 - Henderson Commercial Real Estate 'Of Course' TAKEAWAYS explores learning from the wisdom of others. We had another great live NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program in July. Keep reading for a summary and listen to the audio below. After a brief intro to the NAIOP program, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety. I hope you enjoy! NAIOP July 2023 - Henderson Commercial Real Estate 'Of Course' The participants included: Michelle Romero, Mayor, City of Henderson Laurie Norkus, Broker, NewMarket Commercial Real Estate Advisors Neil Sansone, Esq., MBA, Principal, Sansone Companies Moderator Bruce Follmer, President & Broker Michaels Follmer Real Estate This program was sponsored by NV Energy. When you click to listen to the program you're going to hear applause and then you will hear the full program. I hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “TAKEAWAYS” on iTunes, and make sure to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.

NAIOP Southern Nevada held its June program. The panelist included: • Jim Costello, MSCI The program was moderated by Owen Sherwood, Vice President ⏐ Commercial Sales ⏐ Fidelity National Title ⏐ National Commercial Sales This program was sponsored by SR Construction. I hope you enjoy these episodes of Takeaways! If you enjoy these episodes please subscribe to “Takeaways", rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find Takeaways at any of the links below: Apple Podcast Soundcloud Spotify Stitcher YouTube

Doug Roberts is the Nevada partner for Panattoni Development company with 34 years of experience, has completed more than 50 million feet of development and is actively working on over 8 million feet of development right now. His experience covers all the “food groups”- industrial, office, retail, and apartments, Doug was named one of the Developers of the Decade by NAIOP Northern Nevada, is the former president and board member of NAIOP Northern Nevada, past president of the Reno Central Rotary Club, and a founding board member of Northern Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation. From an early age, Doug's penchant for development, building, and management was born from a resilient family history. His dad grew up in a household that faced the Depression and the dust bowl, and embraced hard work and education along the way. He watched his family deal with circumstances that helped them stay strong by working together, and that is still true today.

TAKEAWAYS explores learning from the wisdom of others. We had another great live NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program in May. Keep reading for a summary and listen to the audio below. After a brief intro to the NAIOP program, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety. I hope you enjoy NAIOP May 2023 - "Welcome Home: Home Building in 2023" Breakfast Program The participants included: Scott Bleazard, Land Acquisitions, VP, KB Homes - Las Vegas Nat Hodgson, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Nevada Home Builders Association George Garcia, Founder, G.C. Garcia Inc. The program was moderated by Rachel Lyons, Assistant Director, Escrow & Contracts, The Howard Hughes Corporation This program was sponsored by Affordable Concepts INC. When you click to listen to the program you're going to hear applause and then you will hear the full program. I hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “TAKEAWAYS” on iTunes, and make sure to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.

Mike Forche moved to Las Vegas and got into commercial real estate in 1979 when he joined Nevada Title. He was there until 2017 and was involved in many ventures, including construction, development, receivership, and even investments in Macau. Mike is a licensed real estate broker, property manager, and a court-appointed receiver with over 40 completed cases. But that doesn't tell the entire story of who Mike is.  Mike's story began in Indiana. He was an athlete his whole life, played semi-professional football, and worked as an ironworker in Indianapolis. His experience working on high-rise buildings led him to chase a warmer climate. He took his college degree and a beat-up Volkswagen and drove across the country to California, where he got his real estate license and began his career in real estate. Mike's competency for finding deals led him to work with a lot of whales. The stories he shares are as prolific as the clients he's served. Frank Mariani and Jerry Buss already owned 1,000 single family homes, 4,000 apartment units and both the L.A. Lakers and Kings when Mike first visited their office. Mike became their man in Vegas and helped them purchase hundreds of properties. For more please visit hayim.com.

Tom Dadon can be described as a Wayfinder. From the beaches of California as a kid to a Tank Commander in the Israeli army at 19, and then back to the U.S. with his family, Tom has always found a way forward with creativity and endurance. Today, Tom is happily married and a father of three children. He works together with his brother and parents. And their business, Triple Seven Movers, has grown from a small moving company to an enterprise in three cities, with thirty trucks, and 100 employees. However, Tom's pursuit of the American dream started in a much different place.  Tom's time in Minnesota selling wheeled shoe accessories at the Mall of America was bleak but provided valuable lessons in business. One of those lessons was sales. Turns out, his friend's success selling wheeled shoes on the beach in Southern California didn't translate to the Mall of America in the midwest with brutal winters and humid summers being far less skate friendly weather.  Rolling those experiences forward, this Wayfinder carved a path that resulted in not only professional success, but personal fulfillment as well.

TAKEAWAYS explores learning from the wisdom of others. We had another great live NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program in April. Keep reading for a summary and listen to the audio below. After a brief intro to the NAIOP program, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety. I hope you enjoy! NAIOP April 2023 - Breakfast Program The participants included: Dan Doherty, SIOR, Vice Chairman - Industrial Division, Colliers International Marc Magliarditi, SIOR, First Vice President, CBRE Scot Marker, Director of Retail Services, Cushman & Wakefield The program was moderated by Reed Gottesman, Senior Vice President, Regional Manager Schnitzer Properties This program was sponsored by COX Business When you click to listen to the program you're going to hear applause and then you will hear the full program. I hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “TAKEAWAYS” on iTunes, and make sure to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.

Itay Dadon's pursuit of the American Dream started with him selling a wheelie-like apparatus in the middle of the Mall of America. Fast forward 15 years, Itay is an owner of Triple Seven Movers and Ice Air Conditioning and Plumbing, a real estate investor, a council member with the Las Vegas chapter of the Israeli American Council, a member of the Jewish Nevada Men's Division, and a devoted family man.  Failing in Minnesota, Itay decided to move out west to Las Vegas. But it was at the onset of the Great Recession. The only jobs available were in moving, and that's how Itay worked his way into the moving business. Together with his brother, Itay eventually moved his parents from Israel, and they started Triple Seven Movers as a family business. As the business grew they bought as much real estate as they could while the prices were still low.  Itay's evolution in business is quite a story, but his previous life serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is, in Itay's words, “a story straight out of a Rambo movie”.

TAKEAWAYS explores learning from the wisdom of others. We had another great live NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program in March. Keep reading for a summary. After a brief intro to the NAIOP program, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety! Land availability has been a major topic of concern and discussion in recent years, as Southern Nevada has become increasingly land-constrained. The program highlighted three developers representing different case studies and active developments in process in the outer submarkets of Southern Nevada, including Apex, Jean, and El Dorado Valley. The panelists discussed the story behind these projects, project challenges, considerations, realities, and creative approaches to make these developments come to fruition. The participants included: Keith Earnest, Executive Vice President of VanTrust Real Estate. Cory Hunt, Chief Strategy Officer of Tolles Development Company. Doug Roberts, Partner, Panattoni Development Company. The program was moderated by Marianna Hunnicutt, Practice Builder at Kimley-Horn. This program was sponsored by Schnitzer Properties I hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “TAKEAWAYS” on iTunes, and make sure to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.

Kevin Higgins, SIOR is a top producer's top producer! Weeks before we recorded this episode he and his business partner became the first Vice Chairmans with CBRE Las Vegas. That is the highest title a broker can receive at CBRE worldwide based on production and experience. For more show notes go to https://hayim.com/takeaways-39-kevin-higgins Here are a few Takeaways from this episode: - Don't expect success to be given to you just because you showed up - it takes more than that. - Be the best you can - no sense in doing something half baked. I- n the commercial real estate world, lone wolf brokers have become teams and generalists have become specialists. Please subscribe to Takeaways at https://hayim.com/subscribe/. Make sure to rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts.